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When in power, SP used to abuse and insult Dalits: UP minister hits back at Akhilesh
Lucknow, April 22: Uttar Pradesh social welfare minister Asim Arun hit back at the Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday and called him a ‘symbol of divisive politics’, in an apparent reaction to latter’s criticism of the state government over murder of a Dalit youth in Prayagraj.
Now Rahul Gandhi urges Telangana govt to enact Rohith Vemula Act
Hyderabad, April 21: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday, urged the Telangana government to enact the Rohith Vemula Act against caste discrimination in educational institutions.
No hasty decisions on this matter: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar on caste survey in state
Mangaluru, April 20: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated on Sunday that the state government would not take any hasty decision regarding the socio-economic survey, commonly referred to as the caste census.
SP can never be true well-wisher of Dalits-Bahujans, says Mayawati
New Delhi, April 20: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party, saying it has no will to end the poverty and exploitation of Dalits.
Mayawati slams Centre-state disputes on census, language, education, bats for English access in Govt schools
Lucknow, April 19: Bahujan Samaj Party Supremo Mayawati on Saturday raised concerns over political disputes between the Centre and states regarding census, new education policy and imposition of language, saying they may adversely impact public and national interest.
LoP Rahul Gandhi urges Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to enact Rohith Vemula Act
New Delhi, April 18: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi wrote to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and urged the state government to enact the Rohith Vemula Act to ensure that no one faces caste-based discrimination in the education system.
India at UN celebrates birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar
New York, April 14: The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations marked Dr BR Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary with a special commemorative event at the UN headquarters in New York, attended by global leaders.
BRS demands apology from Congress for betraying Telangana's Dalits
Hyderabad, April 14: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has demanded an apology from the Congress party for betraying Telangana’s Dalit community by failing to fulfil the promises.
Pashupati Kumar Paras breaks ties with NDA, to contest Bihar polls alone
Patna, April 14: In a significant political development ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party (RLJP) chief and former Union Minister Pashupati Kumar Paras announced his party’s exit from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat pays tribute to B R Ambedkar on his 135th anniversary
Jodhpur, April 14: Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shikhawat on Monday paid floral tributes to B R Ambedkar in Jodhpur, Rajasthan on the 135th anniversary of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
Tamil superstar-turned-politician Vijay pays floral tribute to Ambedkar
Chennai, April 14: TVK president and popular actor Vijay paid floral tributes to Dr B.R. Ambedkar on his birth anniversary on Monday.
Mayawati pays tribute to Ambedkar, calls for unity among Dalits to gain 'master key to power'
Lucknow, April 14: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday paid tributes to Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary and called upon Dalits, backward classes, Adivasis, and other marginalised communities to unite in order to attain what she described as the "master key to power."
President Murmu pays floral tribute on BR Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary
New Delhi, April 14: President Droupadi Murmu, commemorating Dr BR Ambedkar's 135th birth anniversary, paid floral tributes to his statue at Prerna Sthal in Parliament premises on Monday.
CM Yogi slams SP, Congress for depriving Dalits of their basic rights
New Delhi, April 13: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP), accusing them of being habitual exploiters of Dalits and other marginalised communities, during a key address at the 'Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Samman Abhiyan' workshop held in Lucknow.
Cong gave away Hindu-majority areas where Ambedkar won to Pakistan: Union Minister
Bengaluru, April 11: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, on Friday, launched a scathing attack on the Congress, saying the party had insulted B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, at every step.
Caste census report prepared under CM Siddaramaiah's instructions: K'taka LoP
Bengaluru, April 11: The Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, said on Friday that the caste census report prepared by the Siddaramaiah government was not scientific and had been designed to sow discord among castes for someone’s benefit.
Congress anti-Dalit, wronged Ambedkar, insulted Kharge: Pralhad Joshi
Bengaluru, April 11: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs and BJP leader Pralhad Joshi on Friday launched a blistering attack on Congress, saying the grand old party was not only "anti-Hindu" but also against Dalits.
'Not our religion': Rahul Gandhi slams BJP for sprinkling Gangajal in Ram Mandir after Rajasthan LoP's visit
Jaipur, April 9: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday slammed the BJP after its leader Gyandev Ahuja sprinkled Gangajal in Ram Mandir after Rajasthan LoP Tika Ram Jully visited the temple.
Rajasthan LoP visits Ram Temple; BJP leader sprinkles Gangajal, sparks outrage
Jaipur, April 7: A fresh political controversy erupted in Rajasthan on Monday following the visit of Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully to the Ram Mandir on the occasion of Ram Navami.
PM Modi pays tribute to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary
New Delhi, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram, the former Deputy Prime Minister of India, on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
LoP Gandhi, Congress leaders pay tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram on Samta Diwas
New Delhi, April 5: Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Saturday paid homage to Babu Jagjivan Ram on his birth anniversary, which is also observed as Samta Diwas across the country.
Unwavering dedication: Telangana CM praises former Deputy PM Babu Jagjivan Ram
Hyderabad, April 5: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy hailed freedom fighter and former Deputy Prime Minister Dr Babu Jagjivan Ram for his inspiring unparalleled services to the country.
2017 Walayar rape-murder case: Kerala HC gives relief to parents of two girls
Kochi, April 2: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday through an interim order asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) not to take any action, including arrest, against the parents of two Dalit girls who were allegedly raped and murdered in Walayar in 2017.
UP: Aazad Party threatens stir over 'denial of permission' to celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti
New Delhi, March 30: National President of Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) Chandra Shekhar on Sunday threatened to launch an agitation across Uttar Pradesh if the government refuses to grant permission to freely celebrate the birth anniversary of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, falling on April 14.
'Behenji' reignites her fight for marginalised communities; says no compromise on reservation
Lucknow, March 24: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, has declared her unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Constitution from any political attempts to tamper with its provisions on reservation.
Cong Dalit worker files police complaint against K'taka CM's close aide, raises questions on women's safety (Ld)
Bengaluru, March 18: Nandini Nagaraj, a Congress Dalit female worker, who has lodged a police complaint against H.M. Revanna, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, alleging assault and threat to her life on Tuesday, questioned the Congress government on the safety of women in the state.
Great social reformer: LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress leaders pay tributes to Kanshi Ram
New Delhi, March 15: Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday paid homage to late Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) founder Kanshi Ram on his birth anniversary, acknowledging his contribution to social justice and the uplift of marginalised communities.
The lesser-known face of Cong veteran Chennithala: Championing Dalit rights
Thiruvananthapuram, March 15: Veteran Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala, a towering figure in Kerala's politics, is widely recognised for his contributions to the party. However, a lesser-known facet of his work is his long-standing commitment to Dalit and Adivasi upliftment.
BRS MLA's remarks about Speaker sparks furore in Telangana Assembly
Hyderabad, March 13: Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader and former minister Jagdish Reddy's remarks about Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar sparked a furore in the house on Thursday with the ruling Congress insisting that he should apologise for insulting the Dalit leader.
Tejashwi Yadav slams Nitish Kumar, calls him anti-reservation
Patna, March 9: Leader of the Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav launched a fierce attack on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday, accusing him of tampering with the reservation of Dalits, backward, and extremely backward classes.
Curse of Dalits' tears will not spare Cong-led K'taka govt: BJP
Bengaluru, March 6: The Karnataka BJP has slammed the Congress government over the misuse of funds reserved for the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), saying that "the curse of Dalits' tears will not spare it".
Punjab House condemns removal of pictures of Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh in Delhi
Chandigarh, Feb 25: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a censure motion condemning the removal of pictures of Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar and Shaheed Bhagat Singh by the BJP's Delhi government after assuming office.
Mayawati slams Rahul Gandhi's call for alliance, accuses Cong of 'double standards'
Lucknow, Feb 20: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Thursday rejected Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's call for a united opposition against the BJP, accusing the Congress of "double standards" in its approach toward her party.
Cong can never be true, trustworthy to Ambedkar's thinking and policies: Mayawati
New Delhi, Feb 18: Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Tuesday slammed Congress, saying the party can never be true and trustworthy to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar's thinking and policies.
Leaders condemn brutal murder of Dalit girl in Ayodhya, UP govt assures 'strict action'
Lucknow, February 2: The brutal murder of a Dalit girl in Ayodhya led to huge political uproar in Uttar Pradesh, with several opposition leaders training guns at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government.
This award is proof of value and respect...: Manda Krishna Madiga on Padma Shri honour
Hyderabad, January 26: Madiga Reservation Porata Samithi (MRPS) chief Manda Krishna Madiga has been honoured with the Padma Shri award in Public Affairs category.
Kerala Police arrest 57 of 59 accused in 18-year-old's sexual assault case
Pathanamthitta, January 20: Kerala Police have arrested all but two accused in connection with the sexual assault of an 18-year-old Dalit girl in Pathanamthitta district. Since the first case was registered by the Ilavumthitta Police on January 10, the Special Investigation Team arrested 57 out of the 59 accused, except for two who are abroad, according to the police.
14 arrested, five cases registered in Kerala sexual abuse case
Pathanamthitta, January 12: Kerala police have arrested 14 people and registered five cases in connection with the sexual abuse of an 18-year-old Dalit girl in the Pathanamthitta district.